Friday, Sept., 12

• Logan County Executive/Economic Development Committee discusses Economic Development Partnership and Public Transportation

• Lincoln College congratulates Administrator for Hall of Fame honor
  Rick Samuels Honored at EIU for standout basketball coaching career

• Annual Car Cruise-In at The Mill on 66 features new weekend vendor market
  Event this weekend includes car show, vendors, live music, food and annual meeting of foundation

• Area youth invited to join 4-H YES Team
  Next meeting will be Tuesday Sept. 16

• Four alderman seats up for election in 2015
  Gehlbach announces deadlines for petitions and filing for primary election

• IDNR explores hiring concessionaire to manage World Shooting and Recreational Complex
  Public can view “Request for Information” on state purchasing Website

• HFS to collect $16.3 million from Illinois hospitals to reduce potentially preventable readmissions

• Madigan urges FCC to allow phone companies to block robocalls

Thursday, Sept., 11

• Logan County Finance Committee refines upcoming budget
  Plans in-kind office space for Development Partnership

• Four alderman seats up for election in 2015
  Gehlbach announces deadlines for petitions and filing for primary election

• Lincoln College to induct 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

• Chestnut native Denise White Graduates From UTI

• Oasis to host Grandparent Breakfast fundraiser Sunday

• Fall Farm Day this Sunday at Gail's Pumpkin Patch

• If only these walls could talk
  Historic commission hosts workshop on researching your homes history

• Column
  The Fall To-Do List
  By John Fulton

• In remembrance of September 11, 2001 (from LDN archives)

  • 09/13/2001 - War declared on U.S., a first experience for most people

  • 09/14/2001 - By the dawn’s early light

  • 09/17/2001 - Speech by our state representative Jonathan Wright

  • 09/09/2011 - Flight attendant Vicki Selvaggio remembers Sept. 11, 2001

  • 09/10/2011 - Tim and Liana McCormick remember 9/11

  • 09/10/2011 - Lincoln Fire Chief Mark Miller remembers 9/11

Wednesday, Sept., 10

• Gifts for LCU classroom remodels enhance student learning

• "Cookin up a Cure" raises $60,000 for Cancer

• Are you a Collector?
  Atlanta Public Library seeking community collections exhibits

• Health Concern
  Cases of an uncommon enterovirus found in the Midwest
  Illinois Department of Public Health watching for possible outbreaks of circulating virus

• Red Cross issues tips to prevent illnesses like the enterovirus
  From proper hand washing to eating a balanced diet, follow these tips to stay healthy

• State announces start of LIHEAP Winter Energy Assistance Program
  Application period open for seniors, people with disabilities

• New app puts power to help save lives in hands of blood donors
  New Red Cross Blood Donor App offers features that make it simple, convenient and even more rewarding to give blood

Tuesday, Sept., 9

• Creekside Environmental Center Grand Opening planned for September 13
  Open House event to include ribbon cut and Center tours

• Clinton Schools Leader Reacts To Death of Student [Dewitt Daily News.com]

• Lincoln Community High School
  Welcome to the start of the 2014-2015 School Year
  By Assistant Principal Rhonda Hyde

• Hundreds flock to Timber Creek Village open house - slideshow

• Boy Scouts get first-hand view of a firefighter work

  • Scouts learn about fire fighting - slideshow

  • Scouts learn about vehicle extrication and “mechanical assist”

  • Scouts learn about firefighter rescue - slideshow

• Logan County LEPC meeting scheduled for Sept. 17

• From the Atlanta Public Library
  "Get hooked on..." in September

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • July Insurance and Legislative Meeting

  • July Road and Bridge Meeting

  • July Waste Management

  • August Executive/Economic Development Meeting

• IEMA Encourages Illinois residents to register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill in October
  California earthquake highlights importance of preparedness

Monday, Sept., 8

• Mistakes add up, Railers routed

• Logan County ZBA renders unanimous decision for medical Marijuana production site

• Mount Pulaski's "Wizard of Oz" Fall Festival starts with dark storm, ends beautifully

  • Mount Pulaski Festival activities Friday and Saturday - slideshow

  • Mount Pulaski "Wizard of Oz" parade - slideshow

• Atlanta Fall Festival celebrates "Picnic Time!" - slideshow

• Zion Lutheran School Fun Day draws crowd

  • ZLS Family fun day - slideshow

• Maaks pleads guilty in death of Courtney Reves
  Convicted of Drug Induced Homicide

• Mayfield Mutterings
  Illinois beats Western Kentucky 42-34
  Illini move to 2-0
  By Jeff Mayfield

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • July Airport Committee

  • July Animal Control Committee

  • July Executive/Economic Development Meeting

  • July Finance Meeting

• Health Alert!
  Recalls announced
  Multiple recalls involving the well-being of children

Saturday, Sept., 6

• Maaks pleads guilty in death of Courtney Reves
  Convicted of Drug Induced Homicide

• West Nile Virus activity detected in Logan County

• Boy Scout Troop 111 to hold special recruiting event today
  Day will include live fire and rescue demonstrations by the Lincoln Fire Department

• Girls on the Run of Central Illinois opens registration for fall program
  Families can register their girl now through September 8th for the healthy lifestyle and self-confidence program offered at Chester-East Lincoln

• Scholarships awarded to six individuals by Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois

• Central Illinois Mcdonald’s® restaurants thank public safety officers with free smoothies
  “Smoothies for Service” rewards police officers, fire fighters and EMS workers for hard work and dedication to community

• Land of Lincoln Honor Flight scheduled for September 16

• In observance of Grandparents Day state praises grandparents raising their grandchildren
  Dept on Aging funds support services for grandparents who need assistance to provide a stable environment for their grandchildren

• Illinois Department of Public Health reports higher Medical Cannabis interest than expected

• Red Cross encourages preparedness during September
  Families should get prepared during National Preparedness Month

• Preserve the Harvest for Winter Meals and Holiday Gifts
  By Melinda Myers

• Slim Randles' Home Country
  That little nip that teases us … autumn

Friday, Sept., 5

• Company eye's north Lincoln for Medical Marijuana production
  County planning commission approves rezoning

• Kodaroamers "Film Noir" exhibit opens in Lincoln
  Artsy throwback to tough guy and ladies era

  • "Film Noir" - slideshow

• Atlanta to celebrate fall with "Picnic Time"
  Head for a festival this weekend

• Bonanza® Steakhouse honors first responders on anniversary of 9-11
  Free Buffet for all first responders

• Hunter Safety course to be held Sept. 12 & 13 in Mount Pulaski

• Electronics recycling this weekend at Habitat for Humanity

• Glass recycling this weekend at Logan County Fairground

• Logan County Board meeting minutes

  • June Insurance and Legislative Committee

  • June Liquor Committee

  • June Waste Management

  • June Workshop (full board)

  • June Regular (full board voting session)

• A Wet August Wraps Up a Cool, Wet Summer in Illinois

• Governor Quinn Announces One of Illinois’ Oldest Manufacturers to Expand in Decatur
  Union Iron Creating 25 Jobs, Investing $10.3 Million in New Facility